Do we care about this part of the season too much, or not enough, or is there a right answer? Oh, MLS, how you confound us.
Major League Soccer 2012, Week 9: What We Learned

Getty ImagesWeek 9 in Major League Soccer was fun from start to finish as it offered up plenty of games, goals, controversy and wild finishes.
We also saw some unfortunate history made in Toronto while the league’s Discipline Committee will have a few new cases that will keep them busy this week.
Read Article >FC Dallas Vs. Colorado Rapids, 2012 MLS: Red Cards Cost Hosts Dear In 2-0 Loss
The win was just Colorado’s second on the road, and they remain mired in mid-table in the Western Conference, moving three points ahead of a very disappointing Dallas.
Read Article >Sporting Kansas City Vs. Montreal Impact, 2012 MLS: SKC Dealt Their Second Consecutive Loss
Sporting didn’t take just their loss. They came back and tried to get back in the match, but it just wasn’t their day. Their finishing was sloppy as several headers sailed wide of the goal and Donovan Ricketts was there to make saves for Montreal when necessary as Sporting fell again.
Read Article >Vancouver Whitecaps Vs. San Jose Earthquakes, 2012 MLS: Eric Hassli Wins It At The Death
Toronto FC Vs. DC United, 2012 MLS: TFC Sets Record For Worst Start In History
Seattle Sounders Vs. Philadelphia Union, 2012 MLS: Final Score 1-0 Sounders, Hosts Cruise